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South Korea’s Political Rift Deepens as Impeachment Trial Nears Conclusion

The release of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has intensified the final battle for public opinion between the country’s ruling and opposition parties. The People Power Party (PPP) is accusing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking

Freedom Shield 2025: U.S. and South Korea Maintain Exercises, Suspend Live-Fire Training

South Korea and the United States will conduct their joint military exercise, Freedom Shield (FS), from March 10 to 20. Despite the temporary suspension of all live-fire training following an accidental airstrike by an Air Force fighter jet in Pocheo

Pocheon Bombing: Air Force Issues Apology, Vows to Improve Safety Measures

On Thursday, South Korea’s Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Young Su spoke out about the Pocheon bombing incident, which resulted in 15 people being injured. He apologized for the significant concern caused by the incident, stating, “We will conduct safe

South Korean Foreign Minister Visits Poland and France for Strategic Cooperation Talks

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae Yeol is visiting Poland and France consecutively to explore diplomatic and security cooperation with European nations. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Minister Cho will depart f

As Impeachment Nears, Yoon Supporters Talk of ‘Purge’ and Civil War

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s supporters: “Now, the Only Option Is to Crush Them by Force”As the final arguments in the Constitutional Court’s Yoon impeachment trial have concluded, leaving only the verdict, Yoon’s supporters opposing impeachment have in

U.S. Extends Tour Length for Service Members in South Korea to Improve Readiness

The tour length for U.S. service members stationed in South Korea with their families will be extended by one year. This change is expected to improve operational continuity and strengthen U.S. Forces Korea’s (USFK) readiness posture.According to USF

U.S. Keeps South Korea at the Table in Talks with North Korea, Says Kevin Kim

Kevin Kim, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, has reassured that South Korea will not be sidelined in U.S.-North Korea negotiations under the Trump administration.During a Wednesday press briefing at the

South Korean Naval Assets Strengthen Combat Capabilities in Joint Exercise

Following the establishment of the Mobile Fleet Command, the South Korean Navy conducted its first fleet-level joint exercise with the Sejong the Great-class destroyer.On Thursday, the Mobile Fleet Command announced that it conducted a three-day mari

SPHEREx Space Telescope Launch Pushed to Friday After Falcon 9 Prep Delay

The launch date for the SPHEREx space telescope, jointly developed by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the U.S., has been postponed by one day from its original sch

Samsung and SK Hynix Accelerate Hiring to Counter Global AI Talent Shortage

South Korea is battling to attract top talent in its artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor sectors. Last year, SK Hynix made headlines by recruiting over 1,000 new and experienced employees. Not to be outdone, Samsung Electronics launched a